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Do you want to be able to produce your own designs and make cut them on a laser cutter?

Then this course can help.

Starting from the basics of laser cutting and operating a hobby laser cutter, this course will take you through preparing designs for cutting or engraving to making your own items.

How a laser cutter works.

Cutting, line engraving and fill engraving,

Using Inkscape to produce cut-files

Material choice

2D to 3D, joining and jointing techniques.

Concentrated help and support for prototyping and refining your own designs

This course is much more in depth than the normal introduction I give to new users of DoES Liverpool's laser cutter, so at the end of the day you should be proficient enough to come in and use a hobby laser cutter by your self.

I am currently the Technician-in-Residence at DoES Liverpool, a makerspace in the centre of Liverpool. I have been giving help and guidance to new and experienced laser users from all backgrounds; artists, engineers, designers and hobbyists. Technical knowledge is not required to start, it's possible for anyone to learn to start laser cutting.

FAQs

Is the cost of materials included?

Yes, plywood and acrylic will be available for you to cut and take home with you. However, if you have a different material in mind that you'd like to try out, bring it along.

Is there an age limit to enter the event?

While there is no minimum age limit, participants under 16 should be supervised by a parent or guardian. Because of the technical content of the course, it would be better suited to participants over 13 years old.

What should I bring to the event?

A laptop

A USB stick

You will be designing on one computer and using a second to run the laser cutter, so you should bring a laptop to work on, which you can install programs on. A small number of computers may be available if you are not able to bring your own, please contact me if you need one.

Where can I contact the organiser with any questions?

Email me at contact@def-proc.co.uk if you have any questions.

What's the minimum number of tickets for a the course to go ahead?

The minimum number of tickets sold for this course to go ahead is 1. If there's an attendee, this course will run.

DoES Liverpool
32-36 Hanover Street
L1 4LN Liverpool
United Kingdom

Saturday, 21 September 2013 from 10:00 to 17:00 (BST)

Organiser

A Design Engineer for Def-Proc Engineering, I have spent the last 5 years working on using 2D manufacturing techniques, like laser cutting, to produce and prototype 3D objects. I work freelance on prototype and small-run production for artists, startups, individuals and businesses. I am currently the Technician-in-Residence at DoES Liverpool and I teach laser cutting, 3D printing and Arduino microcontroller development to beginners.